Obituaries

Jean M. (Navarra) Mazerbo, 92, of Albion, died May 25, 2019 in the Edna Tina Living Center in Rochester, following a long illness. She was born June 8, 1926 in Albion to Vincenzo and Antonia (Ippolito) Navarra and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Jean was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Church, and she was a tremendous baker and cook. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and was, most of all, a person who was dedicated to her family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony; and a son, Thomas Mazerbo.

She is survived by her sons, James (Barb) Mazerbo of Spencerport and David (Judy) Mazerbo of Honeoye; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend Jean’s Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Wed., May 29 at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Church, 106 S. Main St., Albion. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4955 N. Bailey Ave. #217, Amherst NY 14226; or to PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion NY 14411.

Jean’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion. To share a special memory of Jean, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Jennifer L. Marcello, of Greece, N.Y., died May 17, 2019 unexpectedly at home. She was born May 29, 1947 to Milton and Thelma Stover of West Virginia.

Jen enjoyed reading, cooking, knitting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also had a love for Yorkshire terriers, including her most recent, Bella.

In addition to her parents, Jen was predeceased by her husband, John A. Marcello; her son, Kevin DeFrank; stepdaughter, Linda Marcello; and siblings, Jake, Clifford and Cricket.

She is survived by her sons, William Michael (Deanna) Stover, Jeffrey (Denise Wood) DeFrank, and Glenn (Kimberly) DeFrank; her stepchildren, Tami (Greg Pandagis) Marcello, Tina (Karl Mueller) Marcello, and John (Michelle) Marcello; grandchildren, Nathan Stover, Sasha Pack, Kasey DeFrank, Erin DeFrank, Nicholas Marcello and Macie Marcello; and one brother, William Stover.

There will be no calling hours. A private interment will take place June 3 at White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Robert J. Beckler, 81, of Clarendon, died May 22, 2019 at his residence following a long illness.

He was born Sept. 17, 1937 in Rochester and lived in this area his entire life. Robert was a United States Navy veteran and a retiree of General Motors Delco in Rochester. He was known by his family and friends as a “Mr. Fix-it” and was very generous with his time. He enjoyed loading his own ammunition and shooting his firearms. Robert was a man with strong family values who spent much time taking care of his daughter, Mary.

Mr. Beckler was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Marie; a son, Gregory; one brother; and five sisters.

He is survived by his children, Keith (Allison) Beckler of Florida, Sage (Chuck) Marie of Pennsylvania, John (Sarah) Beckler of Batavia, Daniel (Barbara) Beckler of Slovenia, Robert Beckler of Georgia, and Mary Elizabeth Beckler of Clarendon; and four grandchildren, Isabella, Jack, Luca and Mila.

There will be no calling hours. Robert’s service and private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411.

Robert’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Holley. To share a special memory of Robert, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Maria A. Hart, of Albion, entered into eternal life on Fri., May 17, 2019 at age 95. Maria was born in Berlin, Germany to Otto and Bertha Veldt.

She is predeceased by her husband, Burley, in 1987; her son, David, in 1999; her sister, Alice Kuecken; and her brother, Waldemar Veldt.

She is survived by a niece, Alexandra (Norbert) Veldt of Germany; nephews, Konstantin (Gesine) Veldt and Gregor (Jutta Krause) Veldt of Germany; great-nephews, Jacob, Julian, Malte and Gunnar of Germany; sister-in-law, Margot Veldt of Germany; and her special friends, Leon Path, Cathleen O’Brien, and Lynne and Glen Suckling.

Maria was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall and was an auxiliary member of the VFW. Maria was a wonderful and caring person and an excellent cook. She will be truly missed and will forever be kept in our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service on Fri., June 7 at 11 a.m. in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made in Maria’s name to Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Road, Kendall NY 14476. A reception will follow the service at 122 Chamberlain Street in Albion.

Maria’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion. To share a special memory of Maria, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Rebecca J. “Becky” Hughson, 75, of Kendall, passed away on May 22, 2019 at her home, after a short illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1943 in Brockport to the late Harold and Eva (Dickerson) Hollink.

Becky retired from the NYS Family Court system. She was an avid bowler who loved gardening and sewing. Becky loved to compete at quoits, bocce and cards. She had a tremendous love for her family, friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she was a loving and caring person who was loved by everyone who encountered her.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Beatrice Suhr; sister-in-law, Joyce Hughson Cliff; and brother-in-law, William Hughson.

Becky is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Rod; sons, Guy, Duane and Glenn; grandchildren, Matthew, Jordan (Kate), Stephen (Amanda), Kelsey (Tom) Eberlin, and Connor Hughson; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley NY 14470, on Wed., May 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Beechwood Cemetery in Kendall on Thu., May 30 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Becky’s name may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411.

To share a special memory of Becky, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

John A. Kingdollar, 88, of Holley, died May 21, 2019 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 9, 1930 in Elba, a son of William and Thelma (Atwell) Kingdollar, and was a lifetime resident of this area. John enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, had a great sense of humor, and loved bowling. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Mr. Kingdollar was predeceased by his son, Roger Kingdollar; a grandson, Raymond Kingdollar; brothers, Bob and Frank; and sisters, Euretta, Veronica, Virginia, Clara, Audrey, Dianna and Noreen.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 69 years, Vera; his son, Eric (Bonnie) Kingdollar of Barre; daughters, Pamela (Robert) Dennis of Albion and Rita (William Quaranto) Kingdollar of Waterport; daughter-in-law, Linda Kingdollar of Holley; brothers, Russell (Mary) Kingdollar of Barre Center and James Kingdollar of Albion; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tue., May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31 (West Albion Road), Holley, where his funeral service will be held Wed., May 29 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarendon Fire Company, 16169 E. Lee Road, Holley NY 14470; or to Lake Plains Dialysis Center, 11020 W. Center St., Medina NY 14103.

To share a special memory of John, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Kathleen “Kay” Rae Dool, 71, of Vernon, N.J., passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2019, at Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J. from stroke complications associated with Cerebral Amyloid Angioplasty (CAA). Born May 28, 1947 in Medina, she was the daughter of the late Raymond (dec. 1973) and Rebecca (Shafer) Krebs.

Kay was married for 51 years to Patrick M. Dool. The couple moved to Vernon in 1980 from Buffalo, N.Y. She graduated with the highest academic honors in education from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, in 1969 and was a teacher in Ohio, in New York, and in New Jersey, where she retired as a Vernon Township High School special education science teacher. She was a dedicated teacher who explained science concepts by engaging students in hands-on projects. Her students saw her lead using quiet, yet firm, expectations.

While living in Vernon, Kay was primarily a homemaker raising four daughters, where family time and family dinners were the focal point. She also served as a Brownie Scout troop leader and school volunteer. After retirement, Kay enjoyed yoga and other exercise classes at the YMCA in Hardyston, N.J.; she played Mahjong and participated in the Wednesday knitting group at the main branch of the Sussex County Library. Kay was a talented homemaker, seamstress, knitter, weaver and cross-stitcher. She was an avid reader. Among her friends, Kay was a good listener who had a bright smile and stood up for the underdog.

Kay grew up on an 80-acre farm, helping her father milk cows, turning hay bales, collecting eggs, and attending to other farm chores. She graduated from Medina High School in 1965 and attended the University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., prior to transferring to Kent State in 1966. Kay did postgraduate work at William Paterson University, Wayne, N.J.

She is survived by her husband, Patrick; four daughters, Marcy (Peter) Pollicino, Kara (Joseph) Dool-Mason of Middleburg, Va., Kassandra Dool of Whitehall, Pa., and Lindsey (Robert) Brooks of Maplewood, N.J.; her mother, Rebecca Krebs-Root of Medina; two brothers, Norman (Alexandra) Krebs of Albion and Kirk Krebs of Hapersville, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Dolores Brice of Spartanburg, S.C.; five nieces; one nephew; and grandchildren, Andrew and Kayleigh Mason of Middleburg, Damien Dool of Whitehall, and Brynnleigh Brooks of Maplewood.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., June 12 at Hope Church, 1441 Rt. 565, Wantage, N.J. Pastor Paulo Freire will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity or hospice of one’s choice.

Ann C. Nelson, 90, of Albion, died May 20, 2019 in Unity Hospital following a long illness. She was born Aug. 27, 1928 in Albion to David and Dorothy (Ollswang) Cooper and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Ann worked as a substitute teacher and tutor for several years. She enjoyed swimming, reading, watching “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” on TV, and being outside, especially sitting on her deck in the sun or on the beach by the ocean. Her greatest joy however, was having her family around and watching them swim and interact with each other.

Mrs. Nelson was predeceased by her husbands, Thomas R. Taylor and Paul Rehn Nelson; her son, David G. Taylor; and her infant brother, Robert G. Cooper.

She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy (Joseph) Distefano of Rochester and Jan (Grant) Downey of Albion; her stepson, Rehn (Pat) Nelson; her brother, Richard (Mary Jo) Cooper of Florida; her grandchildren, Tom and David Taylor, Sam, Jack and Joey Distefano, Tom and Anne Downey, Jessica (Rick) Townsend, Christopher Nelson and Kirsten Toben; her great-grandchildren, Carson, Ella, Maddox, Rylan and Lincoln; as well as one niece and one nephew.

The family will receive friends on Wed., May 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion, where her funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in Mount Albion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hoag Library Shut-In Reading Program, 134 S. Main St., Albion NY 14411.

To share a special memory of Ann, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Linda Newbould Ciranni, of Holley, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born May 24, 1961, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Allport) Newbould, and was known for caring for anyone who needed help. Linda loved reading, bowling, softball, and spending time with her children and family. She was a truly selfless woman.

Mrs. Ciranni was predeceased by her father, Donald Newbould; a nephew, Jacob Brien; and her grandparents.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony and Joseph Ciranni; her future daughter-in-law, Lydia Champagne; her mother, Barbara Newbould; her sister, Sandra (Ronald) Brien; her brothers, Donald and Roger Newbould; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

The family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31 (West Albion Road), Holley, on Sat., May 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. only. Service and interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a cancer screening center of your choice.

To share a special memory of Linda, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Merrill M. Lonnen, 75, of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Mon., May 20, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Born Dec. 30, 1943 in Medina, he was the son of the late Merrill E. and Grace (Buckland) Lonnen. He graduated from Lyndonville High School, class of 1963. A Vietnam veteran, Merrill proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. In his younger years, he worked in farming. He went on to have a 40-year career as a truck driver and drove for various companies over the years, retiring from Empire Beef in Rochester in 2001. Merrill was a longtime member of the Lyndonville Fire Department. He was also a member of Houseman-Tanner Post #1603 American Legion, the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans, the Johnson Creek Senior Citizen’s Club and the Junior Wilson Sportsmen’s Club.

Merrill is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline R. (Withey) Lonnen; five children, Daniel (Christine) Houseman, Minnie (Robert) Clark, Kelly (Jon) Howland, James (Emily) Houseman and Jon (Bobbi) Houseman; 11 grandchildren, Brandon (Ashley), Zachary, Felisha and Joshua (Rebeka) Houseman, Kennedy and Jordan Clark, Devon and Derrek Howland, Miya and Tyler Houseman, Alyssa (Devin) Erdle, and Emallee Houseman; his “little buddies,” Cole, Jay, Landon and Logan Houseman, and Annalee and Bowin Erdle; three sisters, Donna (Gene) Hart, Joanne (James) Mandaville and Beverly (Douglas) Winters; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who were dear to him; and his close friend, Dave Wetherbee.

Calling hours will be held on Thu., May 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where his funeral service will be held on Fri., May 24 at 10 a.m. Rev. Daniel A. Thurber will officiate. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery in Lyndonville, with full military honors accorded at graveside. A luncheon will follow at the Lyndonville Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lyndonville Fire Department, P.O. Box 150, Lyndonville NY 14098; or to Houseman-Tanner Post #1603 American Legion, P.O. Box 402, Lyndonville NY 14098.

Please share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Olive Kepner, 85, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 18, 2019, at Medina Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 12, 1933 to the late Herbert and Mabel (Smith) Brant of Medina.

Loved and adored by many as “Grandma Ruth” or “Aunt Ruthie,” she spent her entire life in the Medina area. She worked at the former Fisher-Price toy company for many years and spent her remaining years enjoying life the best she could. Ruth enjoyed camping and traveling when the opportunity presented itself. She was a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and was a former member of Post #1483, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth loved music, especially Willie Nelson, and she loved to support the Buffalo Bills.

Ruth leaves behind many family members and friends, including her sons, Paul Lindsley Sr., Kenneth Lindsley, Thomas (Dorine) Kepner Sr. and Gerald Kepner; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; her brother, Herbert Brant Jr. of Medina; and her sister, Shirley Hackmer of Lakeland, Fla.

She was predeceased by her son, Michael Lindsley; siblings, Verna (Chet) Boryszewski, Althea (Roger) Berry, and Lawrence Brant; and her daughter in-law, Cathy (Dunn) Lindsley.

Calling hours will be held on Wed., May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Her memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thu., May 23 at 11 a.m. Reverend Dean Shingleton will officiate. Burial will take place in Boxwood Cemetery.

Please share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

Carol G. Ward, 61, of Albion, died May 20, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia with her daughter and grandson by her side. She was born March 30, 1958 in Albion, a daughter of the late Richard and Maryjane (Walburn) Kennedy, and lived in this area most of her life.

Carol enjoyed the activities at The Villages of Orleans, where she resided. She could never sit still and loved being on the move. She loved watching HGTV, especially “Property Brothers,” but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her granddaughters, Jasmine and Destiny.

Carol is survived by her children, Christa Ward of Medina, Joel (Danielle) Ward of Holley, Tanya Ward of Brockport and Tracey Nottingham of Medina; grandchildren, Mark, Noah, Mia, Kasey, Kyle, Kreg, Dakota, Richie and Tyler; a great-grandchild on the way; husband, Joseph; sister, Sandra Rodges of Lyndonville; three other sisters; two brothers; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion, on Thu., May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to United Memorial Medical Center, Comfort Care, 127 North St., Batavia NY 14020.

To share a special memory of Carol, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

John Wesley Spinks, 82, of Medina, died peacefully while surrounded by family and friends, after battling a long illness, on May 14, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Willie Mae Spinks.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thu., May 23, with a funeral service to follow, at New Life Fellowship, 330 Wellington Ave., Rochester NY 14619.

Betty A. Newton, 73, of Medina, entered into rest on Fri., May 17, 2019 at The Villages of Orleans. She was born on July 10, 1945 in Medina, a daughter of the late Irving and Betty (Chambers) Lane.

Betty lived in Medina all her life. On Jan. 11, 1964, she married Melvin Newton Sr., and together they raised four children. She worked at several local businesses, including White Brothers, ARC, Fisher-Price and, lastly, Bowman Andros Products of Lyndonville. She enjoyed garage sales as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Melvin Newton Sr.; four children, Melvin “Joe” (Sandy) Newton Jr., Michael (Chris) Newton, Tammy (William) Hall and Ellen (Ronald) Brege, all of Medina; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Wright of Knowlesville and Irving (Molly) Lane of Point Breeze; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Tue., May 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina NY 14103, where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made in Betty’s name to Hospice of Orleans County, P.O. Box #489, Albion NY 14411.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Betty at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

Laverne R. Smith, 84, of Basom, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born Oct. 13, 1934 in Middleport to the late Almon and Lillian (Wagner) Smith.

Laverne enjoyed spending his time camping, riding his lawnmower, feeding birds and watching wildlife. He loved traveling all over the U.S. and Canada with his late wife, Marilou, whom he took care of for many years, and with his golden retrievers. Laverne was a retiree of Harrison Radiator, where he worked for 38 years. He loved and hated the Buffalo Bills, depending on how their season was going. Laverne had been an active member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville since he was a young boy.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marilou, on Nov. 7, 2012; his son, Rodney, in 2014; and several of his siblings.

Laverne is survived by his children, Randy Smith, Rebecca (Michael) Cherry and Rosalie (Richard) Robinson; five grandchildren, Michael (Cara) Robinson, Adam Smith, Heather (Tim) Pahuta, Benjamin (Alicia Rohan) Cherry and Jessica (Ashlee Dow) Cherry; three great-grandchildren, Lola Robinson, Audrey Pahuta and Justin Smith; siblings, Evelyn Ribbeck, Donald Smith and Gordon (Sandy) Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport NY 14105, on Tue., May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Laverne’s funeral service will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Road, Akron NY 14001, on Wed., May 22 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery.

To share a special memory of Laverne, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Erma L. Weese, 73, of Waterport, died May 16, 2019 in Rochester General Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1946 in Indore, W.Va. to Omer and Edna (White) Brown and lived in this area since 1969.

Erma was a terrific cook who was famous for her biscuits. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and cooking for people whenever they stopped by the house. She also enjoyed watching “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune,” as well as collecting elephant figurines, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially watching them play baseball and football.

Mrs. Weese was predeceased by her son, Robert Wayne Fugate; her granddaughters, Sarah Laubacher and Tiara Fugate; and her brothers, Roger, Rick and Darryl Brown.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dencil; her children, Joyce Allport of Barre, Omer (Tammy Coville) Fugate of Point Breeze, Timmy Fugate of Albion, Ray (Sherri) Weese of Albion, and Betsy (Mike) Bennett of Lyndonville; her brothers, James (Dianna) Brown of Ohio and Michael (Barbara) Brown of Medina; her sisters, Doris (Rich Jones) DeBoard of Waterport and Libby Cochran of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren, Billy and Jessica Allport, Tiffany, Omer Lee and Rebecca Fugate, Christina Treadway, Daniel and Corey Slaughter, Chaz Weese, Travis and Shayne Atwell; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Fri., May 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion, where a “Time to Share Memories” will be held at 8 p.m. following visitation. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 5488 Sheridan Drive #300, Williamsville NY 14221; or to Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St. NE Suite 600, Atlanta GA 30309.

To share a special memory of Erma, please visit www.christophermitchell.com.

Robert H. “Bob” Bishop, 73, of Albion, passed away May 14, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital following a long illness. He was born April 3, 1946 in Buffalo, N.Y., a son of the late Raymond Henry and Lucy Harriet (Pullman) Bishop. Bob was an employee of Harrison Radiator for 30-plus years, and he also worked for American Optical. He was a proud Eagle Scout and an avid golfer. He loved traveling to Las Vegas with his wife and four women, who were affectionately known as “Bob’s Harem.”

He was predeceased by his son, Robert J. Bishop; and brother, Raymond Jr.

Bob is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Mary Bishop and Patrick (Rachel) Drew; grandchildren, Patrick, Ewan, Lily, Scott Gillette, Bri Guzdek and Nikki Shuknecht; grandchildren, Jaclyn and Chase Guzdek, Oliver and Tarra Shuknecht; nephew, Christopher Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.

Please join the family in celebrating Bob’s life at 309 S. Clinton St., Albion NY 14411 on Tue., May 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411; or to National Kidney Foundation.

Bob’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion. To share a special memory of Bob, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Eileen M. Trombley, 91, of Knowlesville and formerly of Tupper Lake, N.Y., passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019 at The Villages of Orleans. She was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Conifer, N.Y. to the late Leonard and Lena (Boardman) McDonald.

Eileen was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church and of the Catholic Daughters in Albion. For many years, she was an educator for the Bible study at St. Mary’s Church in Medina. Eileen was a great seamstress who made many items of clothing for her family and herself over the years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading Christian books, playing the guitar and singing, and she was a good cook. She was a very caring woman who was like a mother to her niece, Mary Lee Knights, and like a grandmother to her great-nieces and great-nephew, Laura, Fran and Chad Knights.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edgar; sisters and their husbands, Frances (Joseph), Edna (Clifton), Millie (Maynard), and Charlotte (Ernie).

Eileen is survived by her sons, Bernard (Diane) Trombley and Robert (Cindy) Trombley; grandchildren, Bernard Jr., Nathan, Amber, Brittany, Branden Clement, Shannon, Robert Jr. and Scott; great-grandchildren, Neil, Missy and Olivia; and a great-great-grandson, Parker Clement.

The family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion NY 14411, on Mon., May 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Eileen’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Church, West Park Street, Albion, on Tue., May 21 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Eileen’s name may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 106 S. Main St., Albion NY 14411; or to Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 684, Medina NY 14103.

To share a special memory of Eileen, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Gloria Jean Kinsey, 65, of Brockport, passed away May 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital, following a long battle with leukemia. She was born June 13, 1953 in Albion, daughter of Dorothy (Howell) Kinsey of Brockport and the late Charles C. Kinsey. Gloria enjoyed gardening and loved animals, especially her Chihuahuas. She will also be remembered for her willingness to help others.

She was predeceased by her sister, Cathy Kinsey.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Grant) Mosher; grandchildren, Andrew, A.J., Trevor, Kayla and Kelsey; siblings, Charles (Leigh) Kinsey, David Kinsey, Carol (Ron) Ryan, and Paula (Robert) Carpenter; aunts, Carol (Larry) Lee and Mary Barker; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Sat., May 18 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 Route 31, Holley, where her funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018; or to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion NY 14411.

To share a special memory of Gloria, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Robert “Bob” George Keymel, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and Paka, passed away Feb. 19, 2019 at his home in Alta Loma, Calif., after a short battle with cancer. He is at peace in Heaven with his Lord. He was born June 4, 1935 to George Keymel and Evelyn (Clement) Keymel in Albion.

Bob leaves behind the love of his life, Dee. They were married for almost 54 years as of March 12. He also leaves behind his four children, Charlene, Jeff, Kelly and John; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

From age five to sixteen, he was raised by his grandparents, John and Edna Keymel. Because of the small town atmosphere and the access to nearby farms, he often said that those were some of his favorite years, and that he had a good upbringing from his grandparents. He also said many times, “You can take the boy from the farm, but you can’t take the farm from the boy.” Bob was a member of the Methodist Church of Albion and was an Explorer Scout.

He attended Albion High School and was active in sports. When he was 15, his grandmother passed away, and it was decided that the next year he would move to California to stay with his mother.

Bob attended Baldwin Park High School during the first year that Baldwin Park had a high school. He then joined the Navy in 1953 and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He worked for Alhambra Foundry, Utility Trailer and Eastman Kodak, and he attended Los Angeles Manual Arts School, Pasadena City College and Golden West College.

After college, Bob had management jobs with Bostitch, Alemite Stewart Warmer, Haskel International and Air Liquide. While with Haskel, he was involved with aerospace and was grateful to have a chance to contribute.

In 1985, he and his wife formed a company called Promotional Plastic Products. The company developed short-run printing on plastic bags, boxes, and fabric products. In addition, the company made metering valves for kidney machines, and for petrochemical and other industrial applications. The company also flexo-printed birth control kits that were sold to companies all over the world.

Bob and his wife owned their first cabin in Sugarloaf in 1970, coming up to fish and hike. They owned a second home in Eagle Point and later a home in Hamilton Estates. In 1990, they built their last home in Big Bear Lake. From 1995 to 2006, he and his wife owned Bear Valley Printing. They enjoyed meeting, befriending and helping businesses owners and the community.

In 1997, Bob semi-retired and was very involved with growing most of his own organic vegetables and fruits. He loved working on old cars. His last was his ’57 Chevy.

Services were held at Riverside National Cemetery on April 5, 2019.